Because of Changes in Cognitive Processing That Occur with Age

question 27

Multiple Choice

Because of changes in cognitive processing that occur with age, during a jury trial, older adults might be ________ to have a recommendation of a criminal sentence influenced by knowledge they were given but were told is irrelevant.

• A) more likely
• B) less likely
• C) as likely
• D) more or less likely

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

The specialized tissue in plants that conducts water and nutrients through the plant body, comprising mainly of xylem and phloem.

Lignin

A substance found in many plant cell walls that confers rigidity and strength, particularly in woody tissues.

Polymer

A large molecule composed of repeating structural units, typically connected by covalent chemical bonds, found in many materials and biological systems.

Vascular Plants

Plants that have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the organism.